We used one of these swaddle blankets with our first baby and now it is my go-to gift for new parents. The blanket size is ample enough to do a proper swaddle. Combined with the strategies in the Happiest Baby on the Block we were not only able to get the kiddo down to sleep at night, but she would sleep for longer stretches. It allowed us those few extra hours of sleep to regain some sanity. The blanket is durable and well made, so our kiddo can use it for many years as a nice flannel blanket. One of the hardest parts of the swaddle is learning how to do it well. It is so nice that this blanket comes with the instructions sewn on. The tag is a satiny material and sewn on flat, so there are no scratchy edges. It is a nice reminder for experienced and new swaddlers alike.